Complete Requirements 1-4 and at least two others.
1.
| State the safety precautions you need to take before doing any water activity. (7/27/2017) * Reviewed my handbook and with my mom. I first learned the safety precautions at Point Lookout with my Pack. (6/3/2017)
Scouts must follow Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. Safety Afloat is for boating. My Den Leader told us to remember PDQBALLS.
Remember to always follow PDQBALLS!
- Physical Fitness
Has to be cleared to swim by a physician, parent, or legal guardian.
- Discipline
Scouts should respect and follow all directions and rules of the adult supervisor.
- Qualified Supervision
All swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult.
- Buddy System
Pair every youth with another in the same ability group.
- Ability Groups
Three ability groups: Non-swimmers,beginners, and swimmers.
- Lifeguards on Duty
Swim only where there are lifeguards on duty.
- Lookout
There needs to be a Lookout on the shore where it is possible to see and hear everything in all areas.
- Safe Area
When swimming in areas not regularly maintained and used for swimming activity, have lifeguards and swimmers systematically examine the bottom of the swimming area to determine varying depths, deep holes, rocks, and stumps. (7/27/2017) and (6/3/2017)
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2.
| Discuss the importance of learning the skills you need to know before going boating.
(This information is in my Webelos handbook on pg. 235-237.)
"1. Always put on a life jacket before getting into a boat. Life jackets are required for all boating activities in Scouting.
2. Step into the center of the boat when boarding or changing seats, and always stay low. Boats can tip over.
3. Balance your load. Divide weight evenly from side to side and from the bow (front) and the stern (back).
4. Don't overload the boat. In a rowboat, one person per seat is a good rule.
5. If your boat tips over of fills with water, hang on. Even a boat filled with water can still float. You can kick the boat to shore or drift.
6. Watch the weather, and stay on shore if there's bad weather nearby. If you're on the water and weather gets bad, head for shore immediately. If you're caught on the water in bad weather, seat your passengers on the floor of the boat. Have everyone sit as low as possible. Head your boat into the waves.
7. Sharp turns are dangerous, so take it easy.
8. Keep a lookout for other boaters and for swimmers."
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3.
| Explain the meaning of "order of rescue" and demonstrate the reach and throw rescue techniques from land.
"Order of rescue" (p. 238) means:
"If a swimmer or boater gets in trouble, trained rescuers know how to perform a rescue. To be as effective as possible and to protect themselves from becoming secondary victims, rescuers follow the order of rescue, doing the following actions in order:
1. Reach- for the victim with whatever's available
2. Throw- toss a line, buoy or floating object
3. Row- use a boat to get to the victim
4. Go- swim to the victim with a float, life jacket or another support device."
(This information is in my Webelos handbook on pg. 239)
Keep yourself SAFE at all times! If you see someone in danger, call for help from an adult first. If no adult is present, you can try a reach or throw rescue.
** If you are not sure you can rescue the person safely, then go for help instead. **
"Reach and Throw" Technique
- Reach – Lie down on the shore so you are more stable and are closer to the victim's level. Be sure to anchor yourself so you don't get pulled into the water. You can hold onto a ladder or post or have a friend stand behind you and hold on to you. If you are using a reach pole, sweep it under the victim's arm from the side rather and poking at the victim straight on. Be careful not to hit him.
- Throw – Don't throw a ring buoy or float directly at your victim; you don't want to hit him or her on the head! If the object you're throwing is attached to a rope throw it past the victim so the line falls across his or her shoulder. You can then reel it in so it's easy to grasp. If you are throwing a rope (whether it's attached to an object or not), tie one end loosely around your wrist with a bowline so you won't accidentally let it go.
- In any water rescue, never put yourself in danger or at risk. If reaching and throwing don't work, get help! (7/27/2017)
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 4.
| Attempt the BSA swimmer test.
completed Jun 3, 2017
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5.
| Demonstrate the precautions you must take before attempting to dive headfirst into the water, and attempt a front surface dive.
Front surface dive in 5ft of water (7/27/2017)
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6.
| Learn and demonstrate two of the following strokes: crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, or elementary backstroke.
Front Crawl & Breaststroke: (7/22/2017)
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 7.
| Invite a current or former lifeguard, or member of a rescue squad, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, or other armed forces branch who has had swimming and rescue training to your den meeting. Find out what training and other experiences this person has had.
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8.
| Demonstrate how to correctly fasten a life jacket that is the right size for you. Jump into water over your head. Swim 25 feet wearing the life jacket. Get out of the water, remove the life jacket, and hang it where it will dry.
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9.
| If you are a qualified swimmer, select a paddle of the proper size, and paddle a canoe with an adult's supervision. |
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